Author John Burkle

John Burkle holds a BA in Political Science and a MA in Education. He spends his day teaching Politics and Government as well passing on a love of comics to the next generation. When not teaching he reads as many comics as he can, both current and classic. Other loves includes 80's & 90's alt rock, Coffee and Bikes.

I was not a Warren Ellis fan. I had no idea really who Bryan Hitch was but I fell in love with his pencils. I knew Paul Neary but I thought he only inked Alan Davis. I had read Image and Wildstorm in particular... Read More...

Writer: Tim Seeley
Artist: Marcus To
Colorist: Chris Sotomayor
Letters: Carlos M. Mangual
It’s been a strange adventure following the exploits of Dick Grayson over the past few years. For a time... Read More...

Batman #15
Writer: Tom King
Art: Mitch Gerads
Letters: Clayton Cowles
Love is in the air as Batman #15 wraps up the beautiful two-part Rooftops story or as I like to call it Gotham Date Night. Our ... Read More...

To me comics have always had an element of magic to them. They change me. They transport me. They inspire me. Comics have been my constant since I was a very young child when my grandfather gave them to me ... Read More...

There was a time in my life where I couldn’t wait for the next X-Men event. I know that sounds ridiculous today as we live in an era of oversaturation of events, where publishing goals are linked ... Read More...

Writer: Tom King
Artist: Mitch Gerads
Letterer: Clayton Cowles
To say the very least Batman and Catwoman have a long and complicated relationship. It depends on what era you came to the Batman comi... Read More...

We live in the era of the relaunch. Whether it’s a line wide relaunch, such as DC Rebirth, or the current craze by Marvel to have volumes for their books and relaunch them yearly or in some cases twice a year (... Read More...

the Flash #13
Writer: Joshua Williamson
Artist: Neil Googe
Colors: Ivan Plascencia
Letters: Steve Wands
In a word the Flash #13 is delightful. Joshua Williamson and company have created a near p... Read More...